January weather forecastLeh, India
January
Weather in January
January in Leh, India, welcomes the new year with the coldest month. A thick blanket of snow, owing to an average snowfall of 161mm (6.34"), transforms the city into a winter wonderland. Low light conditions prevail with short daylight hours. The skyline retains a considerable cloud cover, making it a dreamy spectacle for most of the day. Amid these winter charms, the weather remains extremely cold with the temperature plunging to as low as -29.4°C (-20.9°F).Temperature
January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of -17.3°C (0.9°F) and a minimum temperature of -29.4°C (-20.9°F).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Leh, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Leh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.6 days and collects up to 410mm (16.14") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Leh, India, it is snowing for 18.9 days. Throughout January, 161mm (6.34") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leh, India, there are 192.7 snowfall days, and 2420mm (95.28") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Leh, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.On the first day of January in Leh, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:48 pm IST.
Sunshine
January and February, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Leh.UV index
January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Leh, India
- Average high temperature in January: -17.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (5.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-17.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -29.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (-1.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-29.4°C).
Average pressure in January
Leh, India
- Average pressure in January: 1026mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1026.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.3mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Leh, India
- Average wind speed in January: 14km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Leh, India
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (67%).
Average rainfall in January
Leh, India
- Average rainfall in January: 21mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (14mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Leh, India
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Leh, India
- Average snowfall in January: 161mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (301mm).
The month with the least snowfall is December (105mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Leh, India
- Average snowfall days in January: 18.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is September (10.2 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Leh, India
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Leh, India
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Leh, India
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Leh, India
- Average cloud cover in January: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in January
Leh, India
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June and November (8km).
